[SET]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Raging Bull / Wave Crash
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Earthquake / Iron Head
item: Choice Band
ability: Intimidate
nature: Adamant / Jolly
tera type: Fighting / Steel
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Paldean Tauros-W is incredibly strong against one of the top Pokemon in the format, Baxcalibur. Thanks to its strong Close Combats and Intimidate, it is capable of threatening a KO after switching into Baxcalibur.
* **Close Combat**: Close Combat is Paldean Tauros-W's most powerful move and is further empowered by Tera Fighting. Even if Baxcalibur Terastallizes out of its Fighting weakness, Tera Fighting Close Combat is capable of defeating even a max HP Baxcalibur. Its also capable of 2HKOing Dondozo, which is commonly paired with Baxcalibur.
* **Raging Bull / Wave Crash**: Intimidate allows Paldean Tauros-W to switch in multiple times with moderate safety. As such, having a reliable Water-type STAB move with without recoil increases longevity. Managing to counteract dual Screens naturally is also a much appreciated bonus. However, Wave Crash can be used instead if higher damage output is required.
* **Aqua Jet**: Aqua Jet is useful for taking out chipped opponents. Most notably, it gives Paldean Tauros-W an option to pressure Flutter Mane, which is a strong check into Paldean Tauros-W.
* **Earthquake**: While Close Combat can defeat Baxcalibur, Earthquake tends to be a safe option that covers for both the Flutter Mane switch and Tera Electric simultaneously. However, cautions is required as Paldean Tauros-W does not take Glaive Rushes with the most leniency.
* **Iron Head**: In case you run Tera Steel, Iron Head can be a good tertiary STAB option.
Tera Types
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* **Fighting**: Tera Fighting boosts Close Combat’s damage range helps Paldean Tauros-W's already strong wallbreaking ability. Dondozo and Avalugg both drop like flies to Tera Fighting Close Combat.
* **Steel**: Tera Steel can be a good option to cover Paldean Tauros-W's weaknesses. Setting aside the incredibly common Flutter Mane, the Dragon resistance can help the Baxcalibur matchup, as a +0 Life Orb Glaive Rush from Baxcalibur is capable of OHKOing Tauros otherwise.
EV Spreads
========
* **4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe with Adamant**: Jolly Baxcalibur is rare, and even with Adamant Paldean Tauros-W manages to Speed tie it. Tauros Paldean Tauros-W also struggles a bit into Dondozo without the Attack boost from Adamant.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tachipoyo, 613881]]
- Quality checked by: [[Thick Fat Azumarill, 330577]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sabelette, 583793]]
name: Choice Band
move 1: Close Combat
move 2: Raging Bull / Wave Crash
move 3: Aqua Jet
move 4: Earthquake / Iron Head
item: Choice Band
ability: Intimidate
nature: Adamant / Jolly
tera type: Fighting / Steel
evs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
* Paldean Tauros-W is incredibly strong against one of the top Pokemon in the format, Baxcalibur. Thanks to its strong Close Combats and Intimidate, it is capable of threatening a KO after switching into Baxcalibur.
* **Close Combat**: Close Combat is Paldean Tauros-W's most powerful move and is further empowered by Tera Fighting. Even if Baxcalibur Terastallizes out of its Fighting weakness, Tera Fighting Close Combat is capable of defeating even a max HP Baxcalibur. Its also capable of 2HKOing Dondozo, which is commonly paired with Baxcalibur.
* **Raging Bull / Wave Crash**: Intimidate allows Paldean Tauros-W to switch in multiple times with moderate safety. As such, having a reliable Water-type STAB move with without recoil increases longevity. Managing to counteract dual Screens naturally is also a much appreciated bonus. However, Wave Crash can be used instead if higher damage output is required.
* **Aqua Jet**: Aqua Jet is useful for taking out chipped opponents. Most notably, it gives Paldean Tauros-W an option to pressure Flutter Mane, which is a strong check into Paldean Tauros-W.
* **Earthquake**: While Close Combat can defeat Baxcalibur, Earthquake tends to be a safe option that covers for both the Flutter Mane switch and Tera Electric simultaneously. However, cautions is required as Paldean Tauros-W does not take Glaive Rushes with the most leniency.
* **Iron Head**: In case you run Tera Steel, Iron Head can be a good tertiary STAB option.
Tera Types
========
* **Fighting**: Tera Fighting boosts Close Combat’s damage range helps Paldean Tauros-W's already strong wallbreaking ability. Dondozo and Avalugg both drop like flies to Tera Fighting Close Combat.
* **Steel**: Tera Steel can be a good option to cover Paldean Tauros-W's weaknesses. Setting aside the incredibly common Flutter Mane, the Dragon resistance can help the Baxcalibur matchup, as a +0 Life Orb Glaive Rush from Baxcalibur is capable of OHKOing Tauros otherwise.
EV Spreads
========
* **4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe with Adamant**: Jolly Baxcalibur is rare, and even with Adamant Paldean Tauros-W manages to Speed tie it. Tauros Paldean Tauros-W also struggles a bit into Dondozo without the Attack boost from Adamant.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Tachipoyo, 613881]]
- Quality checked by: [[Thick Fat Azumarill, 330577]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Sabelette, 583793]]
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